When driving your own car on city roads or on a highway, a motorist must remember to comply with traffic rules. Of course, no one is immune from an accidental offense while sitting behind the wheel, however, some drivers, while driving a vehicle, commit a serious offense by crossing a continuous marking strip.
According to the Traffic Regulations, regardless of whether the roadway is divided by one or two marking lines, it is prohibited to run over or cross these stripes. Therefore, if a car owner who has committed such an offense, while performing a sharp maneuver, overtaking or turning around, is recorded by a video camera, or catches the eye of a traffic police officer, he will be charged with a penalty for hitting a dividing marking in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
Types of solid lines
A continuous marking strip of the following types is applied to the road surface:
- Single. This strip distributes the flow of cars moving in opposite directions.
- Double. The functions of this strip are the same as a single marking, but its difference is that it is applied when the number of vehicle lanes in each direction is more than two.
- Constant. This stripe is painted with white or yellow paint.
- Temporary. An orange stripe that is painted only during the period of road repairs.
Regardless of the type of continuous strip that the car owner crosses, he may be subject to administrative liability. Continuous markings can be indicated both within the city limits and outside the city. It warns the motorist about the impossibility of crossing it or overtaking a vehicle driving in front of it.
A motorist turns around while crossing SL
When driving, the driver of the vehicle makes a turn, crossing the solid dividing line. Perhaps the most common option on domestic roads. Motorists maneuver before reaching the intersection. And for this they will face a fine. The amount of the administrative penalty is 1,500 rubles.
Fines for crossing a continuous road
Crossing continuous markings is considered a gross unlawful act, since such an event is dangerous and can cause an accident.
As a rule, crossing a continuous strip involves driving into the oncoming direction. For the implementation of this illegal event, two types of punishment are provided:
- Financial penalty equal to 5,000 rubles.
- Withdrawal of a driving license for a period of 4 months or more. The time of deprivation increases if a similar violation is repeated and can reach up to 1 year (Parts 4, 5, Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).
According to the laws of the Russian Federation, a traffic police inspector does not have the right to confiscate a driver’s license in case of a traffic violation. The driver is obliged to submit the driver's license on his own, subject to the relevant decision of the judicial authority.
The fourth part of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation regulates that if a motorist crosses a continuous marking for the first time, then he is subject to a financial penalty. Confiscation of driving license in such situations is rarely carried out, mainly if the offense led to an accident.
You can watch a video about the punishment a driver faces for crossing a solid line.
( Video : “You’re on air!” Intersection of a double solid line in Kurgan)
Overtaking
Overtaking is not a traffic violation, but such a maneuver is a complex action that creates a certain danger.
Most often, a driver is penalized not for overtaking a car in front, but for hitting a continuous marking. If there is a continuous line on a road section, overtaking or crossing it is prohibited. The exception is the yellow continuous stripe, i.e. a temporarily marked strip, which is most often applied if the road is being repaired or an accident has occurred, etc.
In the future, it is assumed that motorists will not be fined for such traffic violations, but will be immediately deprived of their driving license. Officials believe that tougher penalties could discourage motorists from aggressive driving, which will reduce the number of accidents.
Avoiding traffic jams (obstacles)
The current traffic rules do not define the term detour, so in this case you can be guided by the standards of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, where in part 3, as well as in paragraphs 9.2 and 15.3 of the traffic rules, it is indicated that a detour is a certain action related to the intersection of continuous markings, if it is not possible to continue moving along the initial lane, that is, if the vehicle changes its lane due to the presence of an obstacle ahead, then its action is considered as a detour.
In all other options, i.e. If a vehicle is moving in the oncoming lane, such an action is regarded as overtaking.
There are 3 options that do not allow detour:
- Detour into oncoming traffic on a road with 4 lanes or more traffic.
- Detour on a 3-lane road surface with access to the far left traffic.
- Detour with oncoming traffic in front of the railway rails.
In all other cases, detour is permitted. These options include:
- Detour without crossing continuous markings.
- A detour into oncoming traffic on a 2-lane road marking or into the central lane on a 3-lane road surface, not in front of the railway rails.
For failure to comply with detour rules, the motorist is subject to a financial penalty of 1,000 to 1,500 rubles.
Driving in the oncoming lane before turning left
A travel lane is an element of the road surface used for the movement of wheeled vehicles, with painted or unpainted markings with the required width to ensure the movement of vehicles in one row.
Traffic regulations regulate when driving into oncoming traffic is prohibited. In this version, this is reflected in clause 8.6, clause 9.2, 9.3 of the Rules.
If a motorist makes a left turn maneuver, running into two or one continuous stripes, and before making the turn “jumps out” towards the moving stream, then he is liable on the basis of Part 3 of Art. 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, expressed by a penalty equal to 1000 to 1500 rubles and even confiscation of the driving license.
Random intersection of solid
Accidental intersection of continuous markings can include the collision of a car wheel with a marking when turning in a large vehicle. This option also applies to unlawful action regulated by Art. 12.16.1, with a penalty equal to 500 rubles.
Rotate and pivot through a solid line
When turning or turning around through continuous markings, the motorist is subject to a penalty equal to 1,000 to 15,000 rubles (Part 2, Article 12.16).
Most often, such an offense is committed when leaving a parking lot onto a general-purpose road surface. The car owner immediately makes a left turn, instead of turning right, driving to the dotted markings and making a U-turn there.
What happens if there are repeated violations?
If a Russian has crossed a continuous line into oncoming traffic a second or more times over the course of a year, he will be held accountable under paragraph 5 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. It was introduced by Federal Law No. 252-FZ of December 25, 2012.
The driver is deprived of his driving license for a period of 12 months if the violation is recorded by a traffic police officer. When the act is recorded by a video camera, the person receives a receipt in the amount of 5,000 rubles.
Table of penalties for crossing a solid line and a double solid line
The law makes no difference in the punishment for hitting a single or double marking strip. The Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation regulates the following liability for hitting continuous markings:
- When driving into oncoming traffic, a financial penalty of 5,000 rubles or confiscation of driving license for 4 months is imposed (Part 4 of Article 12.15.).
- A U-turn or a left turn while ignoring continuous marking stripes involves a fine of 1,000 to 1,500 rubles (Part 2 of Article 12.16.).
- Repeating the offense while driving into oncoming traffic requires the confiscation of your driving license for 1 year. If such an unlawful action is recorded by a video camera, a financial penalty of 5,000 rubles is imposed (Part 5 of Article 12.15).
In addition, the type of liability can be reduced or tightened:
- If the fine is repaid before 20 days, the fine is offered a 50% discount.
- If the motorist does not pay off the collection debt within the time established by law (60 days), the punishment may be doubled, or he will be sentenced to arrest for 15 days, or assigned correctional labor for up to 200 hours.
Below is a table of penalties for crossing the designated continuous line.
Other Possible Consequences
A driver who overtakes across a solid line does not always get off with just a fine. A more severe punishment is provided for this maneuver. So, if a citizen drove into oncoming traffic, then for the first violation he may be deprived of his rights for a period of 4-6 months. Such punishment is provided for in paragraph 4 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
If a citizen commits this maneuver again, the driver’s license is confiscated for 1 year. This punishment is applied if the violation is recorded by a traffic police officer.
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Rotate and pivot through a solid line
When driving a vehicle, situations may occur when the driver is forced to cross continuous markings in order to avoid an accident or a collision with a pedestrian.
In this option, unlawful measures are considered as unlawful actions of other participants on the road, and not of the motorist who ran into a continuous marking strip. The inspector who arrived in such cases is obliged to understand the situation and if the car owner is not guilty, then no punishment is imposed on him.
Moreover, if a pedestrian was injured and, in order to provide more immediate assistance, the motorist turned around, crossing a continuous strip in order to quickly deliver the victim to the hospital, then in this case the motorist will not be held responsible for such actions. Also, in this case, the car owner will not be held responsible for leaving the scene of the accident.
The shoulder is separated by the SL: should we cross or not?
In addition to the fact that such a line separates two opposite directions of movement, it is also applied as a limitation. The line shows that the roadway is finished. It separates the road from the side of the road. Question: can I cross it or not?
Yes, if there are no restrictive signs that stop is prohibited. Before crossing such a continuous road, you need to make sure of this fact. Then we remember that it can only be crossed to stop and park the vehicle. Vehicles are not allowed to drive along the side of the road. In this case, there will definitely be a fine. The penalty is 1.5 thousand rubles.
Is it possible to lose your license for crossing a solid line?
Crossing a continuously marked line is one of the most common illegal events.
Liability for such an illegal event hits the car owner’s wallet quite painfully, up to the loss of the right to drive the vehicle. At the same time, it should be noted that it is impossible to deprive a driving license with only a video camera image, since video cameras only record an illegal action committed by a motorist, without taking into account the current situation on the road section. The maximum recovery possible in this option is 5,000 rubles.
However, if such an illegal maneuver is recorded by a traffic police officer, then in this case, the choice of punishment will belong to him, and, depending on the reason for crossing the continuous strip, the car owner may lose his driving license from 4 months to six months.
Legislative framework for 2021
The driver, driving along a solid line, does not comply with paragraph 9.1.1 of the traffic rules, which was introduced by the RF Decree No. 761 of June 28, 2017. It is stated here that it is prohibited to drive on a roadway divided into 2 stripes on the side intended for oncoming traffic if it is separated by markings 1 to 1, 1 to 3, 1 to 11, where the intermittent border is located on the left.
Sanctions for such an act are prescribed in Art. 12.15 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The issue of punishment for an act is covered by several points, depending on the case in which it occurred:
- Section 3. This talks about fines for driving into oncoming traffic when going around obstacles by crossing a single or binary line.
- Paragraph 4. It covers the issue of imposing sanctions for passing the oncoming line.
- Section 5. This talks about the punishment for a second violation of paragraphs 3.4.
When imposing a penalty, Art. 12.16 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. It covers the issue of non-compliance with the rules prescribed by signs and markings.
Controversial situations
Sometimes, on the road, a dispute may break out with a traffic inspector about the fact that the car owner crossed a continuous line under forced circumstances.
And if the motorist is able to prove that he is right, then there will be no punishment. Possible controversial circumstances when crossing continuous markings:
- It is impossible to bypass any obstacle on the right. This could be: a cobblestone, an abandoned car, a load, a fallen tree, etc.
- If, in such cases, it is impossible to go around the obstacle on the right, then the motorist will not be held responsible for going around the obstacle on the left by crossing continuous markings.
- In this option, the driver must wait for oncoming vehicles to pass and carefully detour, driving into a continuous strip.
- If, nevertheless, the inspector determines that a detour on the right was possible, then the driver will be issued a penalty.
Note. Congestion, traffic jams, stopped cars, etc. are not considered an obstacle.
For example, if there is a huge traffic jam ahead, the front car is moving a meter per minute, you cannot go around it on the left by crossing a solid line. If the broken vehicle is located 500 meters ahead of the moving vehicle (for example, the vehicle is being evacuated), you can safely go around such an obstacle, carefully crossing the continuous strip.
Driving into oncoming traffic to prevent an accident cannot be considered an offence. In this option it is required, according to Art. 2.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, prove to the inspector the extreme necessity of such a maneuver, that is, there was no other way to avoid the accident.
Recording a violation
If the illegal maneuver is captured on special equipment, then there will be no deprivation.
The traffic police will impose a fine and send a resolution with a receipt to the place of residence of the owner of the car. In such cases, arguing is almost pointless. Although there were curious cases, for example, the camera recorded the crossing of the markings not by a car, but by its shadow. In such cases, you need to study the recording in detail and prove in court a failure, equipment error, etc. When a violation is identified by a traffic police officer, then in cases where deprivation is not provided, the issue is resolved by traffic police officers. If one of the punishment options is the confiscation of the driver's license, then the judge will resolve the case.
Is it possible to challenge the punishment?
A motorist has every right to appeal a fine if he believes that he has been punished unfairly. This can be done by sending a claim to the court structure. The chances of winning can be positive if:
- Unclear continuous markings if the stripe has been erased or drawn on top of the previous one. To confirm that you are right, it is advisable to show eyewitness accounts of the event, or photos and videos.
- Recording an offense on a video camera. Considering that video cameras cannot record the circumstances of the incident. In this case, you need to provide evidence of your innocence.
If the car owner does not agree with the fine received, then he needs to challenge the decision by sending an application to the court within 10 days from the date it was imposed.
The car drove into oncoming traffic
The second situation may have more serious consequences for the citizen. If a motorist not only crossed the line, but also drove into oncoming traffic, then a fine is not the only punishment. He could even be deprived of his driver's license. And it depends entirely on how grossly the violation was carried out.
There are three possible scenarios:
- driving a car onto oncoming tram tracks;
- turn left through oncoming traffic;
- overtaking a vehicle in front by crossing the oncoming lane.
In all of these situations, an administrative protocol will be drawn up against the driver and a fine will be issued. You will need to pay five thousand rubles. But it could also be different - through the court, the driver will be deprived of his driver’s license. The period is from four to six months.
How long a driver's license will be deprived depends on the situation and the arguments that will be given in court. If the driver did not violate other traffic rules and did not pose a threat to the safety of other road users, then the period will be minimal - 4 months.
